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Welcome
to "Health
Talkin' with
Doc Griggs".
In conjunction with the
Xavier School of Pharmacy
Health and Wellness
Center, we will discuss
topics that we find most
relevant in our community.
Our shared goal is to help
you "Get Checked. Get
Fit. Get Moving! ™"
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MUSIC:
Good for Your
Health; Good for
Your Soul...
Authors: Calvin, Brandi; Griggs, Eric, MD; Kirchain,
William PharmD
Can you name a person who
hates all forms of music? I doubt
it, but if you answered yes, I’m
sure that number is few and far
between. In general, most people
enjoy music and those who are
not fans at all might change their
minds after learning about some
of the awesome physical and
mental health benefits music can
provide.
For starters, a person’s mood
can be influenced by music. It
can help improve overall mood
despite the genre. That’s right,
your favorite tunes can help
regulate emotions as well as
create happiness or relaxation in
everyday life. Studies have even
shown that music can reduce
stress levels, lessen anxiety and
aid in social bonding. So you can
basically feel emotionally lighter
and make some friends as a result
of “vibing out” to your favorite
tracks. No age is exempt either,
all ages from babies to our elderly
can benefit since it also improves
cognition and memory. Music is a
subtle way to “keep an aging brain
healthy.”1
That’s not all folks! The effects
of music go further than mental
and emotional benefits. Studies
also show how useful music is
physically. More than making
you bust some cool moves on
the dance floor, it can also help
to improve quality of sleep, and
overall performance in regard
to exercises. So with the right
playlists, you could be one step
closer to those summer fitness
goals by getting good sleep and
great workouts. Studies have also
shown that music can boost the
immune system, and reduce the
amount of pain you feel. So if
you’re feeling sick give your meds
some help and turn your tunes up
to your bodies tune-up!
Do you have a song that touches
your heart? Well, get a load of this!
Some studies have shown that
music can strengthen the heart,
and even improve the recovery
time from those suffering from
heart disease. Sometimes it’s the
small and unexpected things that
can make subtle improvements in
your life.
With Festival Season upon us,
remember to get out, embrace the
ambiance and most importantly
enjoy and appreciate the music.
You may feel a whole lot better
afterward!
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